Small Shining Light - Watermelon
This ancient Russian variety, adapted to cool climates, produces beautiful round fruits weighing 2 to 3 kg. Their dark green skin encloses delicious red flesh.
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in bucket, in the ground
Sow in pots at temperatures between 20 and 30°C, 6 weeks before planting. Transplant with the root ball, after the last frosts, in planting holes enriched with compost, spaced 1.5 m apart in all directions. Sowing in the open ground is possible, under the same conditions, when the soil is well warmed and outside temperatures no longer fall below 15°C.
March, April, May
April, May, June
July, August, September, October
in the ground, in the greenhouse
sunny
medium
sandy, humus
rich, reheated, drained
Citrullus lanatus
early
From 2000 to 3000 g
15 seeds
From 20 to 30 cm
round
fleshy
Red
From 100 to 200 cm
From 20 to 30 cm
cut
Russia
Inconnue
This ancient variety originated in the central territories of the former USSR. It was introduced to the United States at the 1991 Seed Savers Exchange.
Seed Savers Exchange
Watermelon contains almost 92% water and little fiber, making it easier to digest for people with sensitive intestines. Rich in lycopene, an antioxidant that gives it its red color, it has cholesterol-lowering, anti-inflammatory and cell-protecting properties. Its content of amino acids and vitamin C contributes to a healthy immune system. The seeds are also rich in vitamin C, proteins, carbohydrates and lipids.
